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Bruceville‑Eddy council narrows rules for shipping‑container storage after broad public input
Summary
After extended public comment, the Bruceville‑Eddy City Council voted to treat cargo shipping containers as accessory storage buildings, grandfather existing units and limit lots to one container, while prohibiting graffiti and indecent content.
The Bruceville‑Eddy City Council on Sept. 25 adopted an ordinance to allow cargo shipping and storage containers to be used as permanent accessory storage, adding restrictions intended to limit visual and neighborhood impacts.
Councilmember Wiggins moved that containers be classified under the city's accessory storage building rules, be grandfathered if already within city limits, be limited to one container per lot, and carry a prohibition on graffiti or indecent language; the motion was seconded and passed with one council member voting against it.
The ordinance amends Chapter 3, Article 3.06 to make containers subject to setback, size and permitting requirements that apply to similar storage…
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